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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1872
Page
1
Telegraphic summaries from the American press association compile top stories and notices carried by the Daily Evening Star. Reports cover politics, crime, society, and local events with concise items and period tone.
Reports sweep across cities from Madrid to New York detailing Sherman and Grant in Spain, Catacazy dispute with Russia, Stokes murder case before the Grand Jury, Jersey City finance moves by Ex Comptroller Connolly, and a Tweed Club shakeup in New York as arrests, indictments, and political maneuvers unfold.
Des Moines reports Governor Cyrus C. Carpenter’s inauguration. He endorses Grant administration acts and calls education the solution to capital and labor issues. He urges cheap transportation and tax relief to aid producers and advocates strict economy in state expenditures and railroad regulation.
Governor-elect inaugurated in the Iowa House of Representatives escorted by bands and troops. Harlan congratulated Allison after the caucus. In Jacksonville Illinois, the body of Robert Edmondson was found near town, aged seventyish, likely died from exposure after returning from Pennsylvania and traveling on foot.
Governor Washburn delivered his first annual message to the Legislature. He notes the great fires in the northeast, cites cash and material aid to sufferers, with totals up to January 1 of 166,789 96 dollars from the Relief Committee at Green Bay and 8,005 16 dollars spent on supplies.
Three highway robbers named Peter Staff Tolifson and Andrew Johnson escaped from the Jefferson county Wisconsin jail yesterday by sawing through the roof. No clue to their whereabouts. A daughter of Wm Owens aged eighteen living in York Green county was accidentally shot and killed by her brother a few days since.
New Orleans reports state governor Warmoth suppressing insurrection and resisting martial law calls. Letters between West and Warmoth praise peace and troop withdrawal while a citizen committee is rebuffed. House attendance rises as factions pledge support, with papers opposing martial law.
The Senate remains without a quorum while the State House allows free passage. A strong police presence guards the executive office. The question is unsettled as supporters press for martial law amid ongoing public clamor.
A Chicago meeting of 25 city based insurance agents pushed for strict fire limits and Council backed proposals. The renamed Chicago Board of Underwriters elected officers and prepared a congressional memorial for duty suspension on Chicago building materials. A vault fire damaged Jones Sellers and Chase Bros abstracts. a candle caused an explosion. A Sherman House Railroad Passenger Agents convention convened with private talks, while the Grand Jury returned about thirty indictments.
Paris sessions approved continuing the commercial treaty with England by fifty five votes to seven. A Metz capitulation report condemns Marshal Bazaine for surrender. In London, General Schenck resigns as Emma Mine director.
The Senate debated a constitutional amendment limiting the President to one term with Mr. Conkling opposing and Mr. Sumner supporting. Sumner invoked historic figures like Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay and argued the need to guard against temptation, while the discussion postponed further action and adjourned.
Madrid January 12 The appointment of Concha as Captain General of Cuba caused serious dissension. The Spanish Cabinet warned that unless the appointment is ratified by the Ministry Admiral Topete will resign. The fiscal year for Cumminsville ends February 20 with all bills and officer reports due. Various local notes include a missing watch and chain, Delmonico restaurant’s success, and upcoming stockholder meetings for several fire insurance firms. Morning lectures and water works proposals are also announced. Fleischman Co. reports a $30,000 loss from a Riverside distillery fire but continues yeast supply.
The city spent 1456 60 on street lamp gas for three months. Isabella street sewer near Madison to Southgate cost 2670 93. City Council adopted a plan to seek bids for grading and masonry on a new road from Washington Avenue and Tibbatts to Water Works grounds. Episcopal Church Young Ladies Society tableaux at Newport Barracks drew good attendance. A hunting accident injured a livery stable keeper and his 14-year-old son when the son's gun discharged, causing a painful arm wound.
Dayton Kentucky residents heard St. Paul Church fundraising tableaux at the Barracks last night as Building Association No 2 met. The Banday School Convention drew ongoing attention with lectures by Dr Melish on The Uniform and related program items.
Washington January 11 Senate resolutions urge tariff reductions and repeal of protective duties on salt iron and coal. Mr Carpenter of Wisconsin introduces a bill authorizing a railway expansion. Reportedly several items face early opposition and debate.
The joint committee for redistricting the state for congressional representatives includes Sterling Cooper Chang Scott Kahn Smith Stanton Coreoran Oesterlin Case Creighton Seifs Wing Goumis Thompson Curtis Ferguson Little Johnson and others. A bill by Mr Vas Great To curb Gas Commissioner power bans financial interest in gas or meters and dissolves salary in favor of fees. A dozen members sought leave of absence and the House adjourned.
Fragmentary report notes Court of Appeals decision upholding legality of Kentucky lotteries amid other court items. mentions Henry W Wayman ex Justice of the Peace reported as dangerously ill. School Board to elect a clerk with three candidates. Other items reference fines for assault and liquor sales to minors along with indictments and acquittals.
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